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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,084.65, 16,628.82 and 5,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,084.65, 16,628.82 and 5,538.22 is: 8,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,084.65 : 16,628.82 = 5,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,084.65/16,628.82 = 5,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,084.65x = 16,628.82 × 5,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,084.65x = 92,094,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,094,063.50/11,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.25

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